Director Accounts Payable

Position Overview

The Director of Accounts Payable will have the overall responsibility for the Accounts Payable Department for all aspects of Merchandise and Expense Accounts Payables, Vendor Master Maintenance and Deduction Research & Resolution
Performance expectations

Determining the department's strategic objectives and policies
Clearly and concisely communicating the objectives, policies and responsibilities
Monitoring and measuring progress towards achieving the objectives and policies
Effective mentoring and hiring of support staff and ensuring training, development and advancement of personnel
Providing leadership, business case studies, alternative support approaches, project and communication plans to aggressively move forward in challenging current transactional related financial and procurement activities
Build and maintain effective and productive relationships with internal /external customers (Vendors, Merchants, Logistics, other Finance teams &Vendor Relations) through collaborative, timely and accurate interaction and responses
Maintaining and updating team process documentation & opportunities to enhance process efficiencies.
Develop a roadmap for transforming the Accounts Payable function, while continuing to ensure the organization is best-in-class with lean processes.
Specific Detailed Responsibilities

Serve as the liaison for Company Personnel and Vendor Community in resolution of accounts payable issues. Complete month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and audits of related accounts. Oversee testing and implementation of modifications to accounts payable systems; provide coordination with internal and external auditors for periodic reviews and SOX compliance; support all corporate, store and vendor process improvements and initiatives, develop, prepare and present all monthly reporting deliverables, including the Monthly Operating Reports, Key Performance indicators and other reporting as defined, provide deliverables for quarterly and annual financial statement audits, as well as other special projects as determined. Ensure timely and accurate Vendor master file maintenance, including oversight of vendor set up process and ongoing maintenance
A Day in the Life

Overall responsibility and guidance for all accounts payable functions and departmental personnel, in all aspects of Merchandise and Expense accounts payable including preparation and filing of required reports and payments to all vendors, organizations, and employees; as well as assigning and prioritizing tasks as defined in conjunction with the Department's Senior Management team.
Analyzes data to determine trends and forecasts to assist in Company strategic planning and communicates such information to senior management.
Develop and direct process improvement initiatives and monitoring controls within functional area. Escalate and resolve issues proactively.
Determining the department's strategic objectives and policies
Develops, prepares and reviews all monthly reporting deliverables for management use.
Manages monthly closing of financial records and postings.
Develops implements and maintains systems, procedures and policies around accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines.
Develop and maintain partner relationships with vendor community, business units and corporate stakeholders.
Effective mentoring and hiring of support staff and ensuring training, development and advancement of personnel
You'll Come With

Education and Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance
Experience: Work Experience: 8 - 10 years of accounts payable related experience, including 4 - 5 years management experience - retail experience preferred but not required
Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of accounts payable operations with large ERP AP system experience, as well as understanding of business, accounting and accounts payable policies
Ability to effectively communicate with management, peers and external parties
Ability to lead a team towards a common goal
Respected leader, with a quantifiable track record of success in delivering results within a large complex organization
Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work within deadlines and utilize resources to meet those deadlines
Ability to determine staffing needs and hire appropriate resources
Ability to work with associates at all levels within the organization
Understanding of business, accounting and accounts payable policies
Strong understanding of common and unique business process and seasonal trends
Ability to take direction and implement changes
Ability to adapt to changing business environment
Understanding of and adherence to control procedures
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Oracle 11i and/or Oracle Purchasing, Micro Strategy and other reporting tools
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